224. What If Cities Were Designed to Last AND Adapt with Craig Applegath

What if we could design buildings that last 1,000 years—structures that evolve, inspire, and serve generations to come? Visionary architect Craig Applegath is helping us reimagine what’s possible in the built world, blending ancient wisdom with cutting-edge innovation. From mass timber towers to cities designed for resilience and connection, this episode is full of surprising, hopeful solutions. And yes—amid the growing pressure of climate change, Craig shows us that architecture might just be one of our greatest tools for creating a thriving future.*Chapters*00:00 – Intro & Welcome04:50 – Defining Wicked and Super Wicked Problems06:12 – Willful Blindness and Climate Change08:29 – Predictable Problems with Modern Building Design22:34 – The Problem with Building Lifespans32:55 – Break36:03 – Mass Timber Innovations and Benefits41:26 – Biophilia and Emotional Impact of Wood49:45 – Prefabrication and Modular Design54:04 – Fire Safety and Mass Timber56:50 – Designing for Climate Adaptation and Prototyping1:04:32 – Collaborative Design and Indigenous Knowledge1:11:05 – The Thousand Year Building Concept1:24:08 – Climate Change and Urban Planning1:29:00 – Closing